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Form of workA Special Operations Group role with the WA Department of Justice is more than a job!
We are looking for motivated people who are committed to safety, enjoy a fit and active lifestyle and working in a team centered environment.
Join a rewarding career with many employment benefits and personal development opportunities, including but not limited to:
- On-the-job paid training
- A nationally accredited qualification (paid by the Department)
- Competitive salary with allowances
- Attractive rosters
- Generous leave entitlements
- Supplied uniforms
- Ongoing career opportunities
You are further supported on the job by experienced staff and management as you work together as a team to keep everyone safe, including the community.
About the role
The Special Operations Group (SOG) provides specialist 24/7-armed emergency response and security support services for all correctional facilities within WA. SOG also conducts searching, high-security escorts, surveillance and intelligence gathering, specialist training and exercising.
Working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, SOG Officers are able to recognise, respect and work with gender, social and cultural differences, including with Aboriginal people.
You will receive comprehensive training, before joining a committed, dedicated and disciplined team. You will operate advanced and specialist equipment while protecting our facilities, our people, those in our care and the community.
About you
Are you a physically fit team player? Do you enjoy challenges that vary day to day? If the answers are Yes, this could be the job for you!
You will need to be physically capable, psychologically resilient and exemplify behaviours which demonstrate respect, integrity, good judgement, self-discipline, and initiative.
A successful SOG Officer demonstrates excellent communication skills to resolve conflict in a diverse range of contexts and situations, builds positive working relationships, and has sound reasoning and analytical skills.
SOG officers work effectively as a team member by carrying out a variety of routine and dynamic tasks within a structured environment with limited supervision.
SOG Officers prioritise their personal health and fitness, understanding that sound body and mind are critical to providing an effective and safe emergency response service.
Eligibility to Apply
You can apply to be a Prison Officer (SOG) if you have:
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency, or New Zealand citizenship.
- A current manual C class driver licence (manual or automatic)
- Possess a first aid qualification from an accredited training provider (or be willing to undertake and/or renew necessary accreditation prior to appointment).
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
Smoke Free Policy
The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which will be fully implemented across the Academy by 28 February 2024, and all women’s prisons by 28 March 2024, with all other prison sites to follow over the next 12 – 18 months.
To find out more about this opportunity and to apply for this position, click on the pink Apply button or follow the link below:
https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=346091
Applications must be received before Monday 8 April 2024 at 4.30pm WST.
